Academic Vocabulary & CEFR B1/B2 Lexicon
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Academic Synonyms & Antonyms
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Vocabulary questions test formal academic equivalents for informal words.
- Informal vs Formal Academic Synonyms:
- *Start* \implies *Commence* or *Initiate*
- *Huge / Big* \implies *Enormous* or *Substantial*
- *Buy* \implies *Purchase*
- *Help* \implies *Assist* or *Facilitate*
- *Show* \implies *Demonstrate* or *Illustrate*
- High-Yield Antonyms:
- *Increase* vs *Decrease* / *Diminish*
- *Expand* vs *Shrink* / *Contract*
- *Generous* vs *Stingy* / *Parsimonious*
- *Ancient* vs *Modern* / *Contemporary*
- Identify the key word highlighted in the question stem.
- Determine if prompt asks for closest meaning (synonym) or opposite meaning (antonym).
- Test candidate options in context.
Exam strategy
Focus on understanding underlying concepts — exam questions test application, not memorization.
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